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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH, 2017
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Time of Screening : 7/26/2017 12:19:31 PM Report Released : 7/26/2017 1:17:47 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
HLI - NYSE Houlihan Lokey Inc	$39.00	+1.06 2.79%	$39.68	138,179 85.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 161,000	$38.08 2.42%	5/10/2017	$35.85	PP = $35.05 MB = $36.80
Most Recent Note - 7/26/2017 12:49:18 PM G - Gapped up today hitting a new high, getting extended from prior highs in the $35-36 area that define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/19/2017. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABMD - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Abiomed Inc	$147.40	-0.90 -0.61%	$149.11	$149.34	-1.30%	292,750 97.58%	300,000
Most Recent Note for ABMD - 7/26/2017 12:22:44 PM Due to report Jun '17 quarterly earnings news on 7/27/17. Perched at its all-time high and making steady progress above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 5/04/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +67% on +33% sales revenues versus the year ago period ended March 31. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '14."
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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$145.49	+6.65 4.79%	$145.88	$139.91	3.99%	1,407,346 131.16%	1,073,000
Most Recent Note for AMP - 7/26/2017 12:26:26 PM Rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported +26% earnings on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings growth was below the +25% minimum guideline. Last noted in the 12/16/14 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ANTM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Anthem, Inc	$186.57	-4.01 -2.10%	$187.61	$194.94	-4.29%	1,251,107 84.42%	1,482,000
Most Recent Note for ANTM - 7/26/2017 12:28:10 PM Gapped down today abruptly retreating from its all-time high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($187). Reported +1% earnings +4% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AUDC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Audiocodes Ltd	$6.75	-0.01 -0.15%	$6.75	$7.26	-7.02%	47,116 77.24%	61,000
Most Recent Note for AUDC - 7/26/2017 12:31:48 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/05/17 mid-day report. Reported earnings +33% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Sub par sales revenues growth rate and annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines.
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BA - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Boeing Co	$230.61	+18.15 8.54%	$231.00	$214.00	7.76%	8,288,764 299.02%	2,772,000
Most Recent Note for BA - 7/26/2017 12:33:34 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new all-time high. Prior sales and earnings history is below the guidelines for the C and A criteria.
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CDNS - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design Cadence Design Systems	$37.31	+0.67 1.83%	$37.34	$36.84	1.28%	1,545,611 83.05%	1,861,000
Most Recent Note for CDNS - 7/26/2017 12:35:23 PM Today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has it rallying to a new 52-week high and approaching its May 1998 all-time high. Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline are needed to satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings history has been steady.
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CNI - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Canadian Natl Ry Co	$79.45	-1.67 -2.06%	$80.82	$84.48	-5.95%	1,454,193 147.33%	987,000
Most Recent Note for CNI - 7/26/2017 12:36:55 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Fundamental concerns remain as when noted with caution in the 12/01/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. This Canadian railroad operator was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/21/2006."
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CTRN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Citi Trends Inc	$21.88	-0.08 -0.36%	$22.07	$22.73	-3.74%	127,649 111.00%	115,000
Most Recent Note for CTRN - 7/26/2017 12:37:53 PM Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week high. Fundamentals are below guidelines, as its annual and quarterly earnings (C and A criteria) performance has been up and down. As of 3/6/2006 this Retail - Clothing/Shoe firm was removed from the Featured Stocks list.
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$22.39	-0.32 -1.41%	$22.96	$22.82	-1.88%	70,230 83.61%	84,000
Most Recent Note for CYD - 7/26/2017 12:40:22 PM Perched at a multi-year high today following a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Dec '16 and Mar '17 quarters. This Singapore-based maker of diesel engines for trucks and buses in China has an erratic earnings history. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FOE - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Ferro Corp	$19.04	+0.23 1.22%	$19.11	$19.37	-1.70%	473,815 85.53%	554,000
Most Recent Note for FOE - 7/26/2017 12:42:18 PM Perched near multi-year highs and due to report Jun '17 earnings news today. Reported earnings +41% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady and sales revenues increases were sub par.
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GD - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major General Dynamics Corp	$194.29	-9.27 -4.55%	$199.37	$205.90	-5.64%	2,080,243 198.50%	1,048,000
Most Recent Note for GD - 7/26/2017 12:43:30 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line, retreating from its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain, however, as when noted with caution in the 7/29/15 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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GGG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Graco Inc	$106.26	-1.51 -1.40%	$107.87	$114.65	-7.32%	234,431 84.33%	278,000
Most Recent Note for GGG - 7/26/2017 12:45:45 PM Consolidating below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 5/02/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +50% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show earnings strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, so it is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's A criteria."
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GLW - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Corning Inc	$30.36	-1.77 -5.51%	$31.74	$32.17	-5.63%	8,483,014 139.43%	6,084,000
Most Recent Note for GLW - 7/26/2017 12:47:13 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from multi-year highs. Reported earnings+14% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain due to sub par annual earnings (A criteria) growth in recent years. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/2008.
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LOGI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Logitech Intl Sa	$37.30	+0.75 2.04%	$37.51	$40.82	-8.64%	974,334 192.18%	507,000
Most Recent Note for LOGI - 7/26/2017 12:50:59 PM Gapped down on the prior session, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($37.00) while slumping back into the prior base. Reported Jun '17 quarterly results, and the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings +50% on +15% sales revenues, its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales revenues growth has been sub par. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MC - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Moelis & Company	$41.93	-1.88 -4.28%	$42.10	$44.85	-6.52%	1,684,577 726.11%	232,000
Most Recent Note for MC - 7/26/2017 12:51:31 PM Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +89% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is sub par.
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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$33.14	+2.88 9.52%	$34.18	$32.55	1.81%	37,860 118.31%	32,000
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 7/26/2017 12:53:31 PM Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +25% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Up and down quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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MGM - NYSE - MEDIA - Movie Production, Theaters M G M Resorts Intl	$33.99	-0.28 -0.82%	$34.27	$34.53	-1.56%	7,656,816 83.81%	9,136,000
Most Recent Note for MGM - 7/26/2017 12:55:22 PM Perched near multi-year highs today after a spurt of gains following a brief consolidation below its 50 DMA line. Due to report Jun '17 quarterly earnings on 7/27/17, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +138% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) and sales history has been erratic, not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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MKSI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate M K S Instruments Inc	$82.03	+1.13 1.39%	$84.30	$88.40	-7.21%	637,713 106.46%	599,000
Most Recent Note for MKSI - 7/26/2017 12:57:54 PM Rebounding toward its all-time high after a V-shaped pullback near its 200 DMA line. Reported improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Sep, Dec '16, Mar, and Jun '17 quarters helping it better match the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '11-13.
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$207.77	+8.29 4.16%	$209.69	$211.06	-1.56%	193,515 105.75%	183,000
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 7/26/2017 1:00:21 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gain adding to a streak of gains. Reported earnings +14% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. The prior 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong.
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PETS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Petmed Express Inc	$50.13	+2.05 4.26%	$50.65	$48.87	2.58%	462,757 80.34%	576,000
Most Recent Note for PETS - 7/26/2017 1:01:15 PM Hitting new all-time highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Reported earnings +41% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% guideline (C criteria).
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RACE - NYSE - Auto Manufacturers Ferrari NV	$104.64	+3.24 3.20%	$104.75	$101.75	2.84%	500,209 82.41%	607,000
Most Recent Note for RACE - 7/26/2017 1:01:41 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating and today's gain helped it hit yet another new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +49% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. Prior sales revenues and earnings (C and A criteria) growth history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SAFM - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products Sanderson Farms Inc	$128.24	+5.25 4.27%	$129.39	$129.50	-0.97%	364,351 91.32%	399,000
Most Recent Note for SAFM - 7/26/2017 1:03:39 PM Challenging its all-time high with today's big gain. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/26/17 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Apr '17 showed strong earnings increases. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$56.44	+0.86 1.54%	$56.75	$56.32	0.20%	48,078 77.55%	62,000
Most Recent Note for SILC - 7/26/2017 1:06:01 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 12th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +10% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/14/14.
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SNC - NASDAQ - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl State National Companies, Inc	$20.86	+1.19 6.02%	$20.90	$19.82	5.22%	8,400,396 6,942.48%	121,000
Most Recent Note for SNC - 7/26/2017 1:08:18 PM Gapped up for a new all-time high on M&A news today. Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation after noted with caution in the 3/15/16 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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STLD - NASDAQ - Steel-Producers Steel Dynamics Inc	$36.71	-1.38 -3.62%	$38.19	$40.17	-8.61%	2,504,193 75.45%	3,319,000
Most Recent Note for STLD - 7/26/2017 1:09:45 PM Pulling back today. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its orderly 7-month consolidation. Reported earnings +9% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons had shown strong earnings increases and encouraging sales revenues growth rate acceleration. Fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks List on 8/9/2007.
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TEL - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Te Connectivity Ltd	$80.21	-3.01 -3.62%	$85.20	$83.37	-3.79%	1,487,739 104.62%	1,422,000
Most Recent Note for TEL - 7/26/2017 1:12:48 PM Reversed into the red and slumped near its 50 DMA line after hitting a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$174.04	-6.09 -3.38%	$176.74	$182.87	-4.83%	1,933,440 154.68%	1,250,000
Most Recent Note for TMO - 7/26/2017 1:14:05 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons had earnings growth below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."*
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TPL - NYSE - Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops Texas Pacific Land Trust	$339.50	+8.74 2.64%	$340.00	$338.06	0.43%	16,937 84.69%	20,000
Most Recent Note for TPL - 7/26/2017 1:14:59 PM Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines and rebounded near prior highs since noted with caution in the 6/29/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +109% on +104% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter. The Texas Real Estate Development firm's prior quarterly and annual comparisons were not strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C and A criteria). Not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TSS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Total System Services	$64.15	+1.25 1.99%	$64.94	$63.74	0.64%	1,093,206 103.13%	1,060,000
Most Recent Note for TSS - 7/26/2017 1:16:37 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +16% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system (C criteria).
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VVI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Viad Corp	$49.15	+0.00 0.00%	$49.65	$49.80	-1.31%	82,490 104.42%	79,000
Most Recent Note for VVI - 7/26/2017 1:17:44 PM Hovering at its 52 week high following volume-driven gains. The 7/24/17 mid-day report noted - "Found support above its 200 DMA line during an orderly consolidation in recent months. Reported Mar '17 quarterly earnings per share of 33 cents on +35% sales revenues versus a loss of 30 cents per share in the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Company has a new CEO as of 12/04/14."
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